Update . . .

[Marvin the Martian]

IU a trap game?

Oh, it is IU they are playing that weekend, who knew .

For the first time in a long time we have a coach that will not go into that game expecting to lose, just hoping to keep it close. Of course if I were betting straight up, I would take tO$U. But if he believes, I'll play the part. We can win that game.

 

[hoot1]

UCLA will keep DeShaun there another year. I doubt Florida - the expections are sky high and he's got a good thing going at IU. Anything 8 wins or above here and he's a god. Dolson will match, or come damn close, to any other offers.

If anything, I'd be more worried about the NFL. Carolina desperately needs a coach.

Yep, coaching in the NFL releases a coach of a major headache...RECRUITING.

Harbaugh could explain it better than I can .

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Yep, coaching in the NFL releases a coach of a major headache...RECRUITING.

Harbaugh could explain it better than I can .

With the portal, traditional recruiting is changing. Now the Georgias will recruit Sophs from good but not great programs instead of recruiting high school kids. Sure, they'll still go for the really elite high school kids, but the bulk of the roster will come from the best sophs/jrs at an IU, who will be then taking the best kids at a Miami of Ohio. Now, will that be better or worse than dealing with trying to recruit 20 freshmen?

 

[mcmurtry66]

With the portal, traditional recruiting is changing. Now the Georgias will recruit Sophs from good but not great programs instead of recruiting high school kids. Sure, they'll still go for the really elite high school kids, but the bulk of the roster will come from the best sophs/jrs at an IU, who will be then taking the best kids at a Miami of Ohio. Now, will that be better or worse than dealing with trying to recruit 20 freshmen?

My undergrad is now taking nil tips at concessions in the stadium. It’s all too much

 

[DANC]

With the portal, traditional recruiting is changing. Now the Georgias will recruit Sophs from good but not great programs instead of recruiting high school kids. Sure, they'll still go for the really elite high school kids, but the bulk of the roster will come from the best sophs/jrs at an IU, who will be then taking the best kids at a Miami of Ohio. Now, will that be better or worse than dealing with trying to recruit 20 freshmen?

I think Cig will do very well in the portal, because he's looking for a particular type of player and has shown the ability to bring out the best in him.

I look at an Aiden Fisher. Undersized, but football smart and a tremendous motor. Like our own Micah McFadden, except I think Fisher is smaller. And if you listen to the interviews of these players, they are serious guys who are there to work. I'm not saying we didn't get good players before, but I don't think their head was in the game like these guys are.

I think Cig and Deboer have a lot in common - they're football guys who aren't into being 'players coaches'. They're no-nonsense guys who are there to win.

It's taken us a long time to find a coach like that.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Interesting. Maybe in conference. You don't think Bama or UGA can beat OSU?

Typical OSU arrogance.

Of course they can. This may be OSU’s best team in several years. Hey, IU might have its best team in years too.

 

[IUfanBorden]

Good post. Asking for help is hard.

It truly is.

Hope all turns out good, man. Ever need to chat, hit me up

 

[Baller23Boogie]

With the portal, traditional recruiting is changing. Now the Georgias will recruit Sophs from good but not great programs instead of recruiting high school kids. Sure, they'll still go for the really elite high school kids, but the bulk of the roster will come from the best sophs/jrs at an IU, who will be then taking the best kids at a Miami of Ohio. Now, will that be better or worse than dealing with trying to recruit 20 freshmen?

With roster sizes going to 105 players, meaning teams now can have that many players on scholarship (up from 85), it'll be interesting how teams fill their roster with a balance of high school recruiting/portal additions.

We're about to see less walk-ons I'd imagine as well.

 

[snarlcakes]

With the portal, traditional recruiting is changing. Now the Georgias will recruit Sophs from good but not great programs instead of recruiting high school kids. Sure, they'll still go for the really elite high school kids, but the bulk of the roster will come from the best sophs/jrs at an IU, who will be then taking the best kids at a Miami of Ohio. Now, will that be better or worse than dealing with trying to recruit 20 freshmen?

I think you’re wrong on this Marvin. Kids want to play and kid paid. Indiana now has the ability to pay these kids and get them to IU, especially QBs. We have never been in a better position.
98% of these players aren’t going to the NFL and a lot of the players who make it are out of the league within 3 years.

Recruits are going to quickly realize there time to get paid is in college and schools like IU have the ability to do that. If you were a 5 star QB would rather get paid a million to go to Texas and sit behind Manning or get paid a million and come to IU? Sure, most will still choose the better programs, but Indiana at least has a chance now to get them with NIL. A million dollars is a million dollars.

 

[mcmurtry66]

I think you’re wrong on this Marvin. Kids want to play and kid paid. Indiana now has the ability to pay these kids and get them to IU, especially QBs. We have never been in a better position.
98% of these players aren’t going to the NFL and a lot of the players who make to the NFL are out of the league within 3 years.

Recruits are going to quickly realize there time to get paid is in college and schools like IU have the ability to do that. If you were a 5 star QB would rather get paid a million to go to Texas and sit behind Manning or get paid a million and come to IU? Sure, most will still choose the better programs, but Indiana at least has a chance now to get them with NIL. A million dollars is a million dollars.

I think we’re seeing that with mizzou now

 

[Marvin the Martian]

I think you’re wrong on this Marvin. Kids want to play and kid paid. Indiana now has the ability to pay these kids and get them to IU, especially QBs. We have never been in a better position.
98% of these players aren’t going to the NFL and a lot of the players who make it are out of the league within 3 years.

Recruits are going to quickly realize there time to get paid is in college and schools like IU have the ability to do that. If you were a 5 star QB would rather get paid a million to go to Texas and sit behind Manning or get paid a million and come to IU? Sure, most will still choose the better programs, but Indiana at least has a chance now to get them with NIL. A million dollars is a million dollars.

Kids will come to an IU to start as freshmen and sophomores. But then leave for Georgia to play for a national title. So just like our portal this year, we will replace many with juniors and seniors from small schools, kids who want to play on TV every week.

Even if we get to selling out every game, our 55000 compared to Ohio State's 110,000 gives them a big money advantage.

So if we have a freshman and sophomore Penix 2, why would he want to stay here as a junior and senior when he can get more money, more title opportunities, more NFL buzz, by going to Georgia.

 

[mcmurtry66]

Kids will come to an IU to start as freshmen and sophomores. But then leave for Georgia to play for a national title. So just like our portal this year, we will replace many with juniors and seniors from small schools, kids who want to play on TV every week.

Even if we get to selling out every game, our 55000 compared to Ohio State's 110,000 gives them a big money advantage.

So if we have a freshman and sophomore Penix 2, why would he want to stay here as a junior and senior when he can get more money, more title opportunities, more NFL buzz, by going to Georgia.

I’m not sure it’s not just becoming a moot issue. I see major sports in this country being squeezed out and stadiums repurposed

Live Performances of Dungeons & Dragons Are Filling Stadiums and Going Mainstream

The most prolific voices in the Dungeons and Dragons tabletop roleplaying space share what it’s like to bring their storytelling on stage.

time.com

 

[Baller23Boogie]

Kids will come to an IU to start as freshmen and sophomores. But then leave for Georgia to play for a national title. So just like our portal this year, we will replace many with juniors and seniors from small schools, kids who want to play on TV every week.

Even if we get to selling out every game, our 55000 compared to Ohio State's 110,000 gives them a big money advantage.

So if we have a freshman and sophomore Penix 2, why would he want to stay here as a junior and senior when he can get more money, more title opportunities, more NFL buzz, by going to Georgia.

Here's the thing though.... teams like Georgia and Ohio State will also lose some players because with 105 players on a roster going forward, not everyone can play.

We're also not struggling in NIL. McCulley could have left for a bag, he stayed. Smith could have definitely left for a bag, he stayed. Both those guys were pursued by Florida State and Ole Miss, both teams that aren't hurting for NIL dollars. We got CJ West late, we had to pony up for him. Hell, look at Lewis, who were in the final group with. He's gonna get NIL wherever he goes... he'd get it here if he chose to. That's going up against USC and Colorado, who both have NIL.

We're going to lose guys, but we're going to get some guys as well, especially if we show we can win at a solid clip.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

I’m not sure it’s not just becoming a moot issue. I see major sports in this country being squeezed out and stadiums repurposed

Live Performances of Dungeons & Dragons Are Filling Stadiums and Going Mainstream

The most prolific voices in the Dungeons and Dragons tabletop roleplaying space share what it’s like to bring their storytelling on stage.

time.com

You have made it, a bigger D&D geek than me. Way to go.

 

[mcmurtry66]

a bigger D&D geek than me.

it's really funny how you end up into stuff. and random i think. my minion has started golf. my ex lives on a golf course. and he likes it okay. and i have him heavy into soccer already and he likes that too. he's excellent. this summer he's been to the beach, and six flags multiple times, and gone horseback riding, and alpine rollercoaster riding, and all the stuff a minion would love. yet we were at the science center and he got behind the wheel of a combine they had there and it was pure magic. then we were at bass pro shop and he was sitting behind the wheel of a boat and didn't know i was looking as i caught a picture of him that was the expression of pure bliss. that's what that boy loves. being behind the wheel. of somethin. anything. monster truck. boat. combine. instead of the next messi or tiger woods he might be ricky bobby

 

[BradStevens]

it's really funny how you end up into stuff. and random i think. my minion has started golf. my ex lives on a golf course. and he likes it okay. and i have him heavy into soccer already and he likes that too. he's excellent. this summer he's been to the beach, and six flags multiple times, and gone horseback riding, and alpine rollercoaster riding, and all the stuff a minion would love. yet we were at the science center and he got behind the wheel of a combine they had there and it was pure magic. then we were at bass pro shop and he was sitting behind the wheel of a boat and didn't know i was looking as i caught a picture of him that was the expression of pure bliss. that's what that boy loves. being behind the wheel. of somethin. anything. monster truck. boat. combine. instead of the next messi or tiger woods he might be ricky bobby

Bruh: wheelman.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

it's really funny how you end up into stuff. and random i think. my minion has started golf. my ex lives on a golf course. and he likes it okay. and i have him heavy into soccer already and he likes that too. he's excellent. this summer he's been to the beach, and six flags multiple times, and gone horseback riding, and alpine rollercoaster riding, and all the stuff a minion would love. yet we were at the science center and he got behind the wheel of a combine they had there and it was pure magic. then we were at bass pro shop and he was sitting behind the wheel of a boat and didn't know i was looking as i caught a picture of him that was the expression of pure bliss. that's what that boy loves. being behind the wheel. of somethin. anything. monster truck. boat. combine. instead of the next messi or tiger woods he might be ricky bobby

Take him to the Caterpillar visitor center up in Peoria. The bulldozer and excavator simulators are really cool.

Explore Caterpillar Visitors Center in 3D

Matterport 3D Showcase.

my.matterport.com

 

[mcmurtry66]

Take him to the Caterpillar visitor center up in Peoria. The bulldozer and excavator simulators are really cool.

Explore Caterpillar Visitors Center in 3D

Matterport 3D Showcase.

my.matterport.com

Oh that’s a fantastic idea!!!!

 

[mcmurtry66]

Bruh: wheelman.

Well. Well. Well. Look who is out of the penalty box. You’ve basically only missed EVERYTHING!!! Few highlights. Trump bought something with bitcoin demonstrating for the first time it actually has use. Basically a game changer @snarlcakes There’s been new blood on the board that has given rise to some nasty fights. One a real light weight but the other brings pure 🔥🔥🔥. Took the Dream Team two full days to tame him. I got the results of my iq test from Facebook. 187. Gifted. And what else. The mods have been awful. Their uneven moderation tempered only by stoll applying the rules evenly. What else. Hooky keeps threatening a coup. No idea why. And the football team won yesterday. We believe. No one went so it’s hard to know for sure.

Glad you’re back

And most importantly sope is going to have a little more time to contribute to the board

 

[mcmurtry66]

Take him to the Caterpillar visitor center up in Peoria. The bulldozer and excavator simulators are really cool.

Explore Caterpillar Visitors Center in 3D

Matterport 3D Showcase.

my.matterport.com

We’d be there for hours. I wonder if the train goes from here to there. Going to check. Might run into hooky and his notebook

 

[BradStevens]

I got the results of my iq test from Facebook. 187. Gifted.

The whole world is going to open up for you now. Expect your invitation to Mensa and the Water Cooler Book Club in your inbox soon. CoH will be lecturing on the use of dirt eating in One Hundred Years of Solitude tonight. LarsIU is covering incest. Should be a fun one.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

We’d be there for hours. I wonder if the train goes from here to there. Going to check. Might run into hooky and his notebook

My stoker died up there. She turned over her excavator on the simulator.

 

[hookyIU1990]

We’d be there for hours. I wonder if the train goes from here to there. Going to check. Might run into hooky and his notebook

I now only create and write the curriculum for places like that. I no longer audit the instructors.

 

[mcmurtry66]

I now only create and write the curriculum for places like that. I no longer audit the instructors.

We’re at a museum now. My minion and three other kids are standing in a puddle playing with a train. Just noticed his shorts are soaked. Pissed everywhere. Nice. Build in contingencies. #undaunted.

 

[hookyIU1990]

We’re at a museum now. My minion and three other kids are standing in a puddle playing with a train. Just noticed his shorts are soaked. Pissed everywhere. Nice. Build in contingencies. #undaunted.

That's some serious focus.

Let's hope it doesn't translate into pissing on the floor because he won't leave the barstool.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

it's really funny how you end up into stuff. and random i think. my minion has started golf. my ex lives on a golf course. and he likes it okay. and i have him heavy into soccer already and he likes that too. he's excellent. this summer he's been to the beach, and six flags multiple times, and gone horseback riding, and alpine rollercoaster riding, and all the stuff a minion would love. yet we were at the science center and he got behind the wheel of a combine they had there and it was pure magic. then we were at bass pro shop and he was sitting behind the wheel of a boat and didn't know i was looking as i caught a picture of him that was the expression of pure bliss. that's what that boy loves. being behind the wheel. of somethin. anything. monster truck. boat. combine. instead of the next messi or tiger woods he might be ricky bobby

Golf and soccer. In my day we learned how to hit a baseball—That was it.

 

[hookyIU1990]

Golf and soccer. In my day we learned how to hit a baseball—That was it.

and free throws

 

[mcmurtry66]

Golf and soccer. In my day we learned how to hit a baseball—That was it.

 

[CO. Hoosier]

and free throws

Yep. Shudda mentioned hoops.

 

[hoot1]

Golf and soccer. In my day we learned how to hit a baseball—That was it.

CoH, played three sports up to graduating from high school without anyone teaching me the how to do it fundamentals.

Got to college and the football coaches referred to my approach to the game as being "unorthodox". Most of my offensive line techniques would result in penalties these days.

 

[Univee2]

** Sigh **

$25 Kangaroo Court fine.

Will you ever learn? IU 4-0 in real football. Bowl game. The Tournament. College Game Day in Bloomington.

And now even the satanic Chiefs and Mahomes bring in one of those Ted Lasso “futbol is life!” goofballers into a State Farm commercial.

The time is now, to pick the winning side . . . .

 

[Univee2]

My stoker died up there. She turned over her excavator on the simulator.

I fined myself.

I actually laughed at this. And that’s wrong.

 

[Joe_Hoopsier]

it's really funny how you end up into stuff. and random i think. my minion has started golf. my ex lives on a golf course. and he likes it okay. and i have him heavy into soccer already and he likes that too. he's excellent. this summer he's been to the beach, and six flags multiple times, and gone horseback riding, and alpine rollercoaster riding, and all the stuff a minion would love. yet we were at the science center and he got behind the wheel of a combine they had there and it was pure magic. then we were at bass pro shop and he was sitting behind the wheel of a boat and didn't know i was looking as i caught a picture of him that was the expression of pure bliss. that's what that boy loves. being behind the wheel. of somethin. anything. monster truck. boat. combine. instead of the next messi or tiger woods he might be ricky bobby

I bet, if he doesn't now he soon will bend the bill on his cap and wear a mullet.
Atta boy !!

 

[DANC]

Bruh: wheelman.

He's alive! Welcome back.

 

[NPT]

I take your wife never reads this board... 🤣

He's still alive so that answers your question. 🤣

Asking for help is hard.

So true..... I am more that willing to give help but struggle to ask for it.

 

[hookyIU1990]

So true..... I am more that willing to give help but struggle to ask for it.

I don't think twice about helping someone and actually feel good about it, but hate asking for help.

 

[NPT]

I don't think twice about helping someone and actually feel good about it, but hate asking for help.

I think we take it as a sign of weakness but it's not. Everyone, at some time in their life, needs help.

 

[hookyIU1990]

I think we take it as a sign of weakness but it's not. Everyone, at some time in their life, needs help.

Absolutely and agree 100%.

I think that's why it's better to keep friendship circle small if you can. Just speaking from experience, sometimes you need someone from that tight circle of friends to force it on you.

 

[NPT]

I fined myself.

I actually laughed at this. And that’s wrong.

You should be fined... a LOT. 🤣

 

[NPT]

Absolutely and agree 100%.

I think that's why it's better to keep friendship circle small if you can. Just speaking from experience, sometimes you need someone from that tight circle of friends to force it on you.

I think it's kind of funny how people throw the word "friends" around. Some people refer to a person as a fiend when they've met them one time. A person makes very few true friends in life.